Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario and British Columbia have recently welcomed applicants through their immigration programs. These efforts are part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) which assists provinces and territories in selecting immigrants to address labor market needs and demographic challenges.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) actively scans the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry pool, for individuals who meet the requirements of Ontario’s Express Entry immigration pathways. Once identified candidates receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) in their IRCC profile.
Receiving a Notification of Interest enables the candidate to apply online to the OINP under the relevant Express Entry stream. However, an NOI does not guarantee eligibility. Candidates must adhere to instructions for applying to the OINP through the Express Entry system and ensure they meet both stream-specific and draw-specific requirements.
Human Capital Priorities Stream
On July 25 2024 Ontario released 209 Notifications of Interest (NOIs), with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores falling within the range of 395 to 444. A week earlier on July 18, 2024, a total of 1240 NOIs were granted to applicants with CRS scores ranging from 425 to 444.
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) strives to bring in immigrants who will live in British Columbia and help boost the economy by taking up job opportunities or starting businesses. Those chosen can apply for residency along, with their families.
The BC PNP consists of two main components:
- Skills Immigration: For workers and recent graduates possessing skills, experience, and qualifications needed by B.C. employers.
- Entrepreneur Immigration: For seasoned entrepreneurs who plan to establish and manage businesses in B.C.
Targeted invitations for Skills Immigration streams are based on factors such as:
- Level and field of education along with location of completion
- Eligible professional designations in B.C.
- Language proficiency
- Occupation
- Duration and skill level of work experience
- Wage and/or skill level associated with a job offer
- Intent to reside, work, and settle in a specific region
- Strategic priorities addressing labour market needs or supporting government projects
